The ribbon-cutting event at High Fidelity Cannabis Co. on Jan. 8 celebrated the opening of Luverne’s first dispensary, but it also was an opportunity for community members to learn more about the cannabis industry.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for passionate and dedicated students interested in learning more about natural resource-related careers through paid summer internships.

The Patriot girls collected two conference wins and improved to 11-1 for the season in basketball action this past week.

H-BC beat Red Rock Central 79-19 at home Thursday, Jan. 8, and took down Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 64-31 the following night on the road.

Two colleagues who help me stand with hope in times of grievous moments point me to the light and opportunity in darkness times. One of them is here in my DC neighborhood, Councilman David Allen. The other resides in Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. 

The Luverne Cardinals wrestling team faced stiff competition this past week in triangular and tournament action.

LHS fell 48-29 to St. James and 40-25 to Blue Earth Area on the road Thursday, Jan. 8.

The Luverne gymnastics team fell 138.675-128.225 to the Blue Earth Buccaneers in head-to-head action at home Thursday, Jan. 8.

LHS was without senior Addyson Mann (due to an injury) but had senior Kianna Winter back in the lineup after missing last meet due to a scheduling conflict.

The Luverne girls’ hockey team topped two teams in the past week to bring its record to 11-7 for the season.

The Cardinals beat Minnesota River 3-1 on the road Saturday, Jan. 10, and blanked the Windom Eagles 14-0 on the road Monday, Jan. 12.

Many workplaces are like families. And the lucky ones are happy families. 

It makes sense if you think about it — we often spend more time with our co-workers than we do with our own family members.

Luverne senior goaltender Gavin Hoven recorded his 1,000th career save in the game against Mankato East at home Jan. 3. Hoven has 13 wins, two loses and one shutout this season.